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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.21, 453.08 and 203.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.21, 453.08 and 203.95 is: 281.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.21 : 453.08 = 203.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.21/453.08 = 203.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.21x = 453.08 × 203.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.21x = 92,404.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,404.53/328.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.55

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